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4 out of 5stars
(30 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/02/2018
This thing is a beast!
This router is awesome! I replaced the router my ISP had given me with the nighthawk. What a difference I can get a full WiFi signal anywhere in my house also in the back/front yard a big plus, considering I have arlo cameras and a ring doorbell. The 5G is amazing if you are streaming 4K over Netflix. Range is not as impressive so you will want the router closer to anything you would want to connect over 5G but it still beats the original router. Don't expect this to increase your internet speed anything over what you are paying for from your provider, if you were like me and using their equipment they provide and usually charge you for each month more than likely it's going to cause a bottle neck as far as speed goes. I attached some speed tests before and after you can see the nighthawk performs much better. Easy set up has an app that helps you get everything set up and updated. Overall this thing is full of power I would recommend it to anyone looking to get a better WiFi distance and faster speeds also something that's pretty much plug and play this has a permanent home where my old router used to be. I received this router from Netgear as a part of a test and review program.
BrandonH

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/28/2021
All Hassle No Result
I tried two different routers, same make and model and refused to work properly with several devices connected. Product support has long wait times, almost or over an hour each time. Phone calls are not high quality and will hang up on you fast if you take one second too long to respond. They also kept giving me the same type of support answers that got me nowhere and needed to change way too many settings for nothing. Don't waste your time.
Tracy
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/26/2023
    Best router EVER!!
    It goes throughout my whole home with ease and my husband and I can both be playing games, downloading updates, or streaming and not have to worry about interrupting what the other one is doing because we can be on different bands if needed.
    Hannah
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/08/2023
    GREAT so Far.
    Our other Netgear purchased in 2019 started to degrade our internet connection. Hooked this one up last week and everything is working a lot better. Wife's Laptop has never been that fast before and no more buffering on TV app connections. Only problem was getting all the Smart TV's switched over to the new WiFi Router, six of them. LoL
    Harold
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/21/2022
    Quick and easy
    I downloaded the Nighthawk app as was suggested and I was very impressed! Getting internet back and running went super smooth after the old one died on us. We didn’t have to re-enter passwords on every device as long as all information was the same. Our speed is great and our streaming hasn’t been this good in quite a while! We are very impressed with the nighthawk so far and look forward to many more great days!
    Leigh
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/18/2022
    Easy to install and great signal
    My old netgear was at least 15 years old. With all of the new items pulling on WiFi, sweeper, generator, home cameras, not to mention TVs and computers, printer, we would occasionally lose signal on my old set up. I was dragging my feet thinking install would be a mess. It was easy and I haven’t had any time they we lost signal! I’m very satisfied with my upgrade.
    Sherry
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/02/2022
    configuration could have been easier
    Once configured, router works like a champ. Initially could not get to the Advanced Settings screen to change the "Fixed IP" setting to OFF.
    Robert
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/27/2022
    Love it
    I was very pleased with how easy it was to get installed and up and running. The companion application is very nice, I have it up and running also. We had a number of devices running on our old one that caused some to get dropped from the connection. In the three weeks we have had our AC2600 up there have been no issues and it is greatly appreciated thank you.
    Richard
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/28/2021
    All Hassle No Result
    I tried two different routers, same make and model and refused to work properly with several devices connected. Product support has long wait times, almost or over an hour each time. Phone calls are not high quality and will hang up on you fast if you take one second too long to respond. They also kept giving me the same type of support answers that got me nowhere and needed to change way too many settings for nothing. Don't waste your time.
    Tracy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/22/2021
    Excellent router!
    We were having issues with slow unreliable internet. Updated network cables and added a switch, then pinpointed the issue to our router not being able to handle the faster speeds. Purchased this router and it has made a HUGE difference in our internet speeds. Promises speed up to 2600Mbps which is exactly what we needed.
    jgar
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/16/2021
    It is fast router. Use the yellow cord that comes with it for the internet first. Then if you go buy a longer one switch to it. Believe me this will save you a headache. I just wish customer service was a better with Netgear when I call try to get help. I had to get on YouTube to figure out why it would take so long to get to the internet.
    judy38258
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/01/2021
    Incredibly fast!
    Throughout my experience with routers I've learned that not all routers are great quality. Well, honestly, the market is full of routers that aren't even GOOD quality. I stumbled upon this particular model of the nighthawk series by accident. I was and still am pleasantly surprised with the speed and compatibility of this device! The app is extremely maneuverable, I like simple when it comes to app enabled devices. I would honesty give this 11/10 if I could. HIGHLY recommend
    AlishiaL
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/11/2021
    Better than ISP router but wouldn't buy it again
    Replaced the router from my ISP, but the VPN requires use of No-IP's service which requires frequently visiting their site or paid service instead of using my existing service as many routers in the past have allowed.
    David
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/07/2021
    Money Hungry tech support
    I got this to replace an old cheap Belkin router we used for years in an apartment now that we are in a brick house. The wifi works fine but the router will not connect to the internet. Spending several hours with Spectrum and Netgear, S[ectrum is working fine. Anything pluygged straight into the modem reaches the internet. Netgear said that to troubleshoot the problem I have to pay them $50 even though it was fresh out of the box that day. I( am returning it.
    Lokrin
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/18/2021
    Great product!
    Love This Router!! Router has worked great, always go with the Netgear equipment for any of my connection needs. Super fast speeds with streaming apps on several devices and gaming on multiple platforms!
    Michael
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/13/2021
    Fast and simple!
    Before I bought this router I had a simple net gear router that couldn't handle or disperse my gb wifi. This allows my modem and wifi to reach its full potential and handle many devices!
    Alejandro
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/10/2021
    (1) UI is more primitive than older netgear I am replacing; (2) STILL cannot change admin username!!!! (3) Forget the stupid phone "app"... give us a decent browser UI with real data we need to manage the network
    James
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/08/2021
    WiFi Router works great. Tech support leaves something to be desired. Tried to setup with my computer and needed help. Tech wanted $140. Wife arrived with her phone and had it set up in no time at all.
    Howard
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/04/2021
    Nighthawk AC2600 (R7450) Router
    I bought this router a couple weeks ago. Let me tell you, it is awesome! The last router I purchased was of no comparison. I can actually work from home, use my phone, while the other 3 people in our home watch tv or use the internet without ever experiencing the first lag or episode of freezing up. I highly recommend this product. Well worth the money.
    Denise
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/26/2021
    Netgear Nighthawks Rule!
    This is our second Netgear Nighthawk router. It is amazing for our huge home. We have lots of devices connected to it, and there is no problems with anything. We love it!
    RyanM
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/17/2021
    Helped so much
    Our internet had been slowing down tremendously, so we upgraded to this device. I'm very pleased with my purchase. We are actually getting the speed we've been paying for. Can connect many devices at the same time without any lag or interference. Hope it lasts awhile!
    Kim
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/25/2021
    Netgear AC2600
    Fantastic. Netgear has come a long, long ways since the last time that I used one about 12 years ago. It's well built and is so much more than the older ones, or the one that I have been using now which is a Comcast router. It's fairly simple and easy to understand and set up, even for me. It has a lot m,ore range than the older models and does much more than the older models. I'm very happy with it and I bought it because I'm switching from Comcast to Utopia Fiber and needed a new router because I have to return the Comcast router to them when I switch to Utopia. Shipping was also fantastic from Walmart. I ordered this router about midnight and the very next morning it was delivered to my front door with no shipping charges. I am a Walmart customer though so shipping, including groceries, is free regardless of how many orders I place during each year that I'm a Walmart member. I read all of the customer reviews on Walmart before I decided to buy this router and some of them said that they had received used or a damaged router in a plain box. This was definitely not the case with my order. It came in a sealed Netgear box with all of the packaging in place and everything included in the box.
    Kelly